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Occupational Therapist - Senior NDIS, Allied Health Services, Cairns and Hinterland
Cairns
Experience everything Cairns has to offer while working as Occupational Therapist – Senior NDIS with Allied Health Services. You will deliver high level Occupational Therapy clinical services (including case consultancy), specific to complex care and discharge planning, for those eligible and accepted onto the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), to promote efficient discharge in conjunction with an extensive range of internal/external stakeholders.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP4 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH664661 |
| Closing date | 22-Oct-2025 |
| Job duration | Please see Role Description |
| Contact person | Yvette Oiderman |
| Contact details | 0409 621 762 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services.
About you:
In your new role you will……
- Utilise high level Occupational Therapy knowledge and skills in the area of NDIS and complex discharge planning to provide advice, clinical guidance, and consultation to CHHHS senior management, clinical staff and other relevant stakeholders.
- Liaise and work effectively in a professional manner with clients and their carers, other health professionals, students, and external agencies to achieve a client centred approach, utilising negotiation, and conflict resolution skills as required.
- Lead professional, patient safety and service improvement activities in the area of NDIS practice and initiatives including the development and evaluation of CHHHS policy, procedures, guidelines, and training / education initiatives.
As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive remuneration, you will also have access to:
- Generous superannuation
- Salary packaging
- Annual incremental increases
- Career training and development
- Flexible work arrangements
- Wellness programs
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Why choose Cairns?
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You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Cairns and Hinterland here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/cairns_hinterland.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are to apply online. If the information requested in the ‘how to apply’ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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1. CHHHS Information for Applicants v.20 (PDF, 939KB)
Information Package for Applicants
Documentation preparation guide (PDF, 229KB)
Information Package for Applicants
CAH664661 Role Description (PDF, 674KB)
Role Description
